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About Dana Bostick
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Expertise
Most general questions about code and inspection. The code varies widely across the country so answers specific to your area would not be possible. Those are best asked of the local AHJ (authority having jurisdiction) I DO NOT HAVE EVERY CODE BOOK EVER PRINTED! LOL Specific quotes from specific codes cannot be answered.

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I am a retired General Contractor and currently a property inspector (last 6 years)

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30 years as a Contractor & 6 as a private "fee" inspector. Public, FHA and HUD listed Fee inspector.

   

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Bathroom Window Code11/17/2009Dana Bostick
  Q: I recently had an addition put on the back of our house with a new master bath and new Double pane ...
  A: Per the 2006 IRC, Chapter 3, Section 308.4 "Hazardous Locations, item 5: Glazing in doors and ...
Light and ventilation11/13/2009Dana Bostick
  Q: Older versions of the UBC had a limitation for overhangs at fenestration that could be counted as ...
  A: I couldn't find anything either. The only reference I did find was in the 2007 Energy Code, Title ...
Code in NYS11/12/2009Dana Bostick
  Q: I own a townhouse that is zoned a 2 bedroom. There are 2 bedrooms on the top floor. L/R, Kit, D/R ...
  A: It's almost impossible to know the codes in ever State or area so for the exact answer, you would ...
Windows11/11/2009Dana Bostick
  Q: Do you know any pros/cons of push-out awning windows vs crank out? Marvin makes both, and the ...
  A: Not really a code related question. Both Milgard and Marvin are major players in the window ...
Past Construction without a Permit11/10/2009Dana Bostick
  Q: I was wanting some guidance in a situation that involves my grandmother's house that I am to ...
  A: The most definitive answer will come from the local building department. They can make you tear it ...
asbestos siding11/4/2009Jacob Persky
  Q: The house next door to me is being demolished in a few days. It has asbestos siding. The village ...
  A: The National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) is the federal regulation which ...
who is resposible?11/4/2009Dana Bostick
  Q: What is the proper procedure when building a home at the bottom of a hill? Who is responsible for ...
  A: This is more of a legal question and I'm not a lawyer. My opinion only though there is some ...
Commercial stair tread & risers11/3/2009Dana Bostick
  Q: What are the minimum and maximum allowances on both tread length and riser height?
  A: Yes there are a bunch of regs about about stairs. 10 inch minimum for the tread and 7-3/4 max height ...
electric dryer venting11/1/2009Bob Spermo
  Q: My remodeling contractor wants to vent my electric dryer by connecting it to the first floor powder ...
  A: Yvonne, Not only is it a bad idea to have your dryer vent connected to the bathroom fan exhaust ...
Fart Fan Duct Code10/27/2009Fred Weldin
  Q: Fredericksburg, VA: Rebuilding a house struck by fire. The fart fan is 3", hard pipe running to a ...
  A: Roger: Fred
occupancy load10/23/2009Dana Bostick
  Q: can i know the occupancy load for indoor play area for kids .
  A: This is more of a commercial code issue. I deal mainly with residential codes and all my reference ...
Tempered Glass10/22/2009Dana Bostick
  Q: I am building and inclosing a porch.  I have a 36" door that is going in and next to the door I have ...
  A: The window you speak of is 10.66 Sq Ft. Anything over 9 Sq Ft, less that 5 ft from the floor and ...
Exterior door swing outward - code?10/22/2009Bob Spermo
  Q: I have an exterior door that leads to a 3 season room off the kitchen. The curent doors swings into ...
  A: Dan, I do not know the Mass code but if you follow the International Residential Code I feel ...
Window restriction10/21/2009Dana Bostick
  Q: We are looking at moving into a retirement community on the the floor of a building. We have ...
  A: The floor level doesn't change the answer. It applies no matter what floor. If they are impact ...
Window restriction10/21/2009Dana Bostick
  Q: We are looking at moving into a retirement community on the the floor of a building. We have ...
  A: Most codes deal with closed windows, requiring the windows you describe to have impact resistant ...
Door Swing10/18/2009Dana Bostick
  Q: Recently landlord reversed door swing in apt,now the door swings out into the hall prior to stairs ...
  A: He may have done this for fire safety reasons. As long as the door does not swing out OVER the ...
ADA compliance in Apartments10/16/2009Sharon Toji
  Q: I am considering the purchase of an apartment building as an investment. I would like to ask about ...
  A: I would suggest going to HUD and asking for the Fair Housing Guide, which I believe they make ...
Negative air and PCM & TEM testing10/16/2009Jacob Persky
  Q: I'm having both PCM and TEM testing in my home after an asbestos abatement job is completed. Is ...
  A: The negative air machine should be left on during the testing and until clearance is achieved. This ...
Locked doors on occupied building.10/15/2009Dana Bostick
  Q: I am the heath and safety specialist where I work. An employee ask me if I could tell him something. ...
  A: Not every door must be unlocked but, there must be at least one (or more, depending on the occupancy ...
Asbestos and Roofing Removal10/14/2009Jacob Persky
  Q: I have an approximately 200 sq ft. built up roof that I would like to replace. It is two layers. ...
  A: A PLM lab test for asbestos is quite affordable at only $8 per material for a 1-day turnaround time. ...
windows10/11/2009Bob Spermo
  Q: some one told me that any replacement window in stalled by law has to be equipped with limit lock ...
  A: Russell, The 2009 International Residential Code calls for newly constructed windows to have ...
Insulation of crawl space10/9/2009Dana Bostick
  Q: We have a sunken living room with a crawl space underneath. We would like to insulate the crawl ...
  A: There are many different types of insulation available. The most common is fiberglass. The issue is ...
braille on building signs10/7/2009Sharon Toji
  Q: When contracting for Braille signs to be placed in a new building is there a standard that dictates ...
  A: I'll give you the rules for braille as they appear in ADAAG (Federal), as they appear in California ...
Asbestos flue10/5/2009Jacob Persky
  Q: My oil-fired boiler needs replacing due to corrosion. It has an asbestos cement flue rising through ...
  A: If the flue is in good condition physically and there is no need for repair from a performance ...
venting a furnace10/3/2009Dana Bostick
  Q: I am just renting a house and noticed that the return air is coming from the crawl space. The land ...
  A: Your heating guy is right, it's not to code. It hasn't been for many years to my knowledge. ...
Asbestos Ceiling Tiles10/2/2009Jacob Persky
  Q: We are thinking of purchasing a house with 12x12 (possibly slightly smaller?) ceiling tiles. They ...
  A: 12" glue-on or splined ceiling tiles such as you are describing can have asbestos in them. However, ...
Bathroom code - three issues.9/30/2009Bob Spermo
  Q: We just moved into an apartment. The bathroom is immediately adjacent to the kitchen. The door ...
  A: Mark, I am not sure where you read a switch cannot be within 48" of a tub/shower but it was not ...
Bathroom code - three issues.9/29/2009Bob Spermo
  Q: We just moved into an apartment. The bathroom is immediately adjacent to the kitchen. The door ...
  A: Mark, Before I answer your specific questions - the building codes are requirements that set ...
concrete footings9/29/2009Dana Bostick
  Q: I am looking into adding a 2 story addition onto my home in Colorado. I would like to pour a slab ...
  A: This is something that will eventually need to be signed off by an engineer. There are a number of ...
drywall9/29/2009Bob Spermo
  Q: I am helping a neighbor remodel his basement. We have passed all inspections and are ready to ...
  A: Bob, Most quality builders use 5/8" drywall on the ceilings because it helps to prevent future ...
Entrance Slope9/28/2009Bob Spermo
  Q: I have an addition being built onto my home. The addition is adjoining a garage, connected by a ...
  A: Joe, The only reference to a slope in the code is section R311.6 Ramps R311.6.1 Maximum ...
safety glass9/27/2009Bob Spermo
  Q: In Minnesota and/or South Dakota is it building code to put safety (i.e. tempered) glass in a window ...
  A: Curt, I do not know the state rules but I feel certain that they go by the International ...
Surface mount electrical panel9/25/2009Bob Spermo
  Q: Can a surface mount electrical panel be installed on tar paper?
  A: Josie, I do not know of any code that would prohibit the installation of a service panel on top ...
Building codes for outside stairs9/18/2009Bob Spermo
  Q: What are the codes for stairs leading up to your front door? My stairs are dangerous! They are ...
  A: Jessica, Max riser height 7 3/4" - max 3/8" difference between risers Min tread width 10" - ...
Number of Bathroom on commercial place9/15/2009Bob Spermo
  Q: we are projecting a Party Place finish out (1,210 inside footage), can you tell us how many ...
  A: Gustavo, I am not an expert in commercial building codes. The book that would apply is the ...
Kitchen Exhaust9/15/2009Bob Spermo
  Q: In a new multiple family residential building in NYC, specifically Brooklyn, is there a requirement ...
  A: Mel, The first thing to do is check with your local code authority to see what their rules are. ...
tile code9/14/2009Bob Spermo
  Q: is there a building code for tiles over the bath? I'm instaling a new bath in new home and tiles ...
  A: Les, If there is a shower head in the bath tub area section 307.2 of the 2006 International ...
How to correctly test a hot water tank9/11/2009Dana Bostick
  Q: I have a problem with a building inspector that is claiming our hot water tank if letting off to ...
  A: Not knowing what instrument he is using, I have no idea if he is following the proper procedure. As ...
How to correctly test a hot water tank9/11/2009Dana Bostick
  Q: I have a problem with a building inspector that is claiming our hot water tank if letting off to ...
  A: Not sure where you are but it sounds to me like the inspector is far exceeding the scope of their ...
Tamper Resistant receptacles9/4/2009Dana Bostick
  Q: What is the NEC code for tamper resistant receptacles? Are these required as part of an under ...
  A: Sorry for the delay. I was out of town doing some training and away from my reference materials.. ...

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